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 thomisid spider attacks an amazing Mythicomyiidae fly! From South Africa
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 01-12-2007 14:15
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 Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9295 Joined: 05.06.06 |
Hi This photo was taken by Hannes MItchell on 25th June 2007 in Gauteng (?) - South Africa. The spider belongs to the Thomisidae family and could be a Thomisus / Misumena (it is a juvenile) grabbing a spectacular (and my first favourite family) Mythicomyiidae!  |
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| nealevenhuis |
Posted on 22-02-2008 06:42
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Member Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 10 Joined: 29.04.07 |
Very sad to see that our favorite Mythicomyiidae got captured [looks like a Cephalodromia longirostris (Hesse)]. I see that the spider is sucking juices from the cervical region, which is where asilids also jab their victims. -Neal |
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